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C Gray, Sons and Associates
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent repair on everything on my list. I will use him for future projects."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
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Marsdon Scarbrough
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Dependable and honest. Married to my wife Caroline and have two crazy dogs named Clancy and Dorthea Anne(Dot). I am a skilled carpentar, very attentive to detail, I offer home additions, to setting windows and doors and much more!!!

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J. Ingram Plastering & Co., LLC
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at J. Ingram Plastering & Co., LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time2 days
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Plaster and Stucco Services
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You’ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface.

Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It’s vulnerable to cracking and more sensitive to moisture variance than drywall. Installing plaster on a new wall is an expensive process that can take days to weeks, depending on the scope. Removing a plaster wall can also be quite expensive and time-consuming.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

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